summer

 Im sure the riders dont hate summer break, especially Lorenzo, Pedrosa, Cal and Bradley, but hey, at least its just 3 weeks. Seems like a few years back it was like 5 weeks. Thats treading on AMA wacky.  Very interesting first half. Some are still whining about the racing, but it has had drama...

I really want to go and have FF miles but need to book a flight now so I can use them. If anyone is going let me know here or PM me!

Any thoughts on which manufacturer will make the largest development strides over the summer break? Think the other teams need to break into Ducati HQ and find out what electronic package they use. That Duke, when riden by CS, gets its power down so efficitently in all parts of the race track!

anyone know what each of the Motogp riders are doing in the summer break? I know Stoner is in australia, just doing endurance work and media stuff. What are rossi, hayden and pedrosa doing? Testing? or taking a break?

well - will we ?

Pedrosa: Alberto! Puig: Hum? Pedrosa: I was thinking... about my rookie season Puig: Huh? Pedrosa: Yes, you know, it's almost over now and... Puig: Almost over? Pedrosa: Well, I mean, this is a learning year, getting to know the circuits, building up my physical... Puig: Sorry, I'm lost here...

The MotoGP World Championship paddock has filtered into the Assen circuit on the crest of a Dutch heat wave this week as summer arrived uncharacteristically early to Northern Europe. Early Summer Sunshine Welcomes MotoGP to Holland